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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Project 39A now has a new address. All about the criminal justice initiative

The initiative is known for its work in the SC & various high courts, where it provided pro bono representation to death row prisoners, resulting in 26 acquittals & 50 commutations.

Former SC judge UU Lalit says courts can’t abandon death penalty — ‘Parliament made these laws’

Speaking at 6th Annual Lecture in Criminal Law organised by Project 39A the former SC judge that judges have to strike a balance between statutory provisions and judicial discretion.

NLU cancels lecture by Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Perarivalan over threats

The lecture was originally scheduled for Saturday at Chennai's Asian College of Journalism. It was first shifted online, and ultimately called off when the threats continued.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.